Growth hormone is important for adults too


The production of growth hormones in our body occurs in the pituitary gland and is regulated by the hypothalamus. — Photos: Filepic

It might surprise you to find out that growth hormones are still needed by adults even after we stop growing.

So, why do we still need this hormone produced by the pituitary gland if we’re not growing any more?

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